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Production and Operations Management
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Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 23 November 1999
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Abstract
DuPont must decide whether to launch a new non-GM (genetically modified) soybean that is tolerant to chemical sprays. In the face of rapid introductions of GM products by competitors, DuPont faces the challenge of ensuring the identity preservation of its new product through the agricultural distribution network. DuPont must choose the best business model to manage this large and unwieldy value chain.
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98,000 employees, USD46 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1999
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Abstract
DuPont must decide whether to launch a new non-GM (genetically modified) soybean that is tolerant to chemical sprays. In the face of rapid introductions of GM products by competitors, DuPont faces the challenge of ensuring the identity preservation of its new product through the agricultural distribution network. DuPont must choose the best business model to manage this large and unwieldy value chain.
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Location:
Industries:
Size:
98,000 employees, USD46 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1999